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24 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
The position is an Executive Medical Director role managing clinical and administrative aspects for adult psychiatry at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt University Hospital Psychiatry. It includes approximately 40% administrative duties and 60% clinical care with shared home call and average inpatient census of 10 patients.
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Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Executive Medical Director (EMD) for Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) Adult Services & Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH) Psychiatry. The EMD manages the clinical duties of all general, addiction, and geriatric psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners at VPH and VUH. Key Responsibilities In collaboration with Vice President (VP) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), lead and inform clinical practice standards for adult patients at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. Share accountability for annual goals with VP and CNO. Manage clinical effort of physicians and nurse practitioners jointly with Executive Medical Director of Ambulatory Services. Create and manage call schedule for VPH Adult Services. Executive management of three clinical services via direct reports: a) Medical Director of VUH Hospital Psychiatry, b) Medical Director of Neuromodulation Services, c) Clinical Director of Psychiatric Assessment Service. Lead clinical services as member of the Leadership Council of the Vanderbilt Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Lead daily (Mo-Fri) team meetings to manage admissions, discharges, census at VPH. Work with Access Center, operations team, and clinicians to ensure timely patient access to VPH. Participate in activities to improve employee and clinician retention and engagement. Partner with administrative and nursing leaders to implement and engage in quality and process improvement efforts (e.g., reduce harm events, reduce readmissions, participate in Serious Safety Event analyses). Plan and manage growth in your service line throughout the geographic area of your responsibility. Schedule & Workload · Effort allocation: 40% administrative; the remaining 60% are devoted to clinical care and, if appropriate, academic pursuits · Call: 5pm – 8 am weekday and 24-hour weekend paid home call only, shared with all adult psychiatrists · Average patient load when on inpatient service: Approximately 10 patients per day Qualifications · MD or DO degree, board certified in either general, addiction, or geriatric psychiatry · Tennessee medical licensure (or eligibility) · Minimum of 5 years inpatient psychiatry experience · Strong commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork · Leadership in academic medical center is desired About Vanderbilt University Medical Center As one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is home to: · Over 90 psychiatry faculty members committed to clinical care, education, and scholarship · Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH), a nationally recognized, 106-bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital as part of VUMC · Well-regarded psychiatric residency and ACGME-accredited fellowships in addiction, consultation-liaison, and geriatric psychiatry in the Vanderbilt Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Nashville is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions, and is known as Music City, USA. One of the fastest growing areas in the US, Nashville boasts a lower than average cost of living, no state income tax, and higher than average per capita income, as well as a diverse population and over 20 colleges and universities. With an international airport, vibrant arts and music scene, real estate either downtown or in the countryside, and abundant outdoor activities, the Nashville area is a great environment to live and work. Interested and qualified physicians, please apply directly or send an updated CV and cover letter to Physician Recruiter, Elizabeth Hemping (elizabeth.hemping@vumc.org). Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. International medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States based residency even if they have completed a residency or practiced medicine in another country, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.